Manager, Development Acquisitions

Contour Global•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Development Acquisitions, will play a critical leadership role in expanding our renewable energy portfolio through the sourcing, evaluation, and acquisition of development-stage wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This individual will work closely with the Development, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and drive execution of acquisitions that align with our strategic growth objectives. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, acquisitions, project finance, or related sectors.
Proven track record of leading acquisitions or large-scale transactions in the energy or infrastructure space.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to drive deals to close.

Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of project acquisition transactions.
Oversee due diligence efforts, coordinating across technical, financial, environmental, permitting, and legal workstreams.
Drive internal investment committee approvals, presenting analysis and recommendations.
Build and maintain relationships with market participants to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and policy developments to inform acquisition strategy.
Partner with the Development and Engineering teams to evaluate project feasibility, risks, and value creation opportunities.
Work with the Finance team on financial modeling, pricing, and valuation of projects.
Ensure smooth integration of acquired projects into the company’s development pipeline.
Mentor and guide junior team members within the acquisitions and development teams.
Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and with external stakeholders to strengthen brand recognition and deal flow.